RNS Morning Report - In Mennonite pastor Isaac Villegas' new book, God is a migrant, too

Top Stories In Mennonite pastor Isaac Villegas’ new book, God is a migrant, too (RNS) — 'Migrant God,' offers a theological vision for the ways Christian faith transcends national borders and is rooted in solidarity with migrants.   Catholic convert and collector’s mission to capture the face of Christ in art finds a home VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Steen Heidemann’s collection will be installed as a semi-permanent exhibition in the Toledo Cathedral in Spain.   Here’s what you need to know about St. Patrick’s Day NEW YORK (AP) — The day honoring the patron saint of Ireland is a global celebration of Irish heritage.   Protestant denominations try new ideas as they face declines in members and money Several Protestant denominations are losing members, particularly the Episcopal, Presbyterian, Methodist and other historic mainline groups that have not only been aging and shrinking but have suffered schisms as they moved in more progressive directions.   RNS Opinion Every Ramadan, more US schools are embracing the needs of fasting Muslim students (RNS) — Public schools are learning to empower their Muslim students so they can be their authentic selves in a place they spend much of their lives.   You’ve likely heard the Serenity Prayer − but not its backstory (The Conversation) — Alcoholics Anonymous helped make the Serenity Prayer famous, but it was written by one of the 20th century’s most influential theologians, Reinhold Niebuhr.   ICYMI For one Iranian family and their church, Trump’s refugee freeze leaves son in exile (RNS) — In California, a church had worked for years to help an Iranian family in their congregation bring their son to the US. He had all but boarded a flight when the freeze came.   At the border, a migrant evangelization ministry on pause BROWNSVILLE, Texas (RNS) — 'The word ‘migrants’ will be forgotten soon,' said the pastor of Iglesia Bautista West Brownsville, describing the recent shuttering of migrant services along the border. In Other News Ex-Trump spiritual adviser surrenders on child sexual abuse charges Texas lawmaker introduces bill to clarify medical exceptions in state’s abortion ban   Depend on our reporting? Help us out! As a nonprofit newsroom that covers all faiths, RNS sits uniquely at the intersection of freedom of the press and freedom of religion. You can support this work! News tips or feedback? Email comments@religionnews.com Like the Morning Report? Share it with a friend Forwarded this newsletter? Subscribe here We rely on reader donations to power our reporting. Donate here. Or send a check to: Religion News Foundation PO Box 1808 Columbia, MO 65205